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SCI 200 Project Part One: First Draft
Jennifer Moore
Applied Natural Science
SCI-200
Professor James Rogers
July 24, 2022
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SCI 200 Project Part One: First Draft
Introduction
As indicated earlier, I want to investigate GMOs (genetically modified organism).
GMOs are living organisms whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering. For
many years, human beings have been using genetic engineering methods to modify living
organisms. Cattles, corns, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, such as papayas, apples,
summer squash, and potatoes have been modified to have certain desirable traits. This is a
significant issue to me. As a society, we should be aware of the food we eat. In the past few
months, I have been trying to embrace healthy eating. I have also tried to convince my parents
to eat a healthier diet. Furthermore, I have begun to read more about the composition and
ingredients of the food I eat. Therefore, it would be more interesting to find out if GMOs
contain addictive ingredients.
I will use three scientific resources to investigate the issue. The first resource “The
Truth about Genetically Modified Food” is written by David Freedman. The second resource
“Would you eat genetically modified food if you understood the science behind it?” is written
by the University of Rochester. The third resource “Should we still worry about the safety of
GMO foods? Why and why not? A review” is written by Tadesse Teferra. Both resources talk
about GMOs, their benefits, as well as, their significant health risks. However, the authors
